History of Guy Fawkes Day

A film was made of the plot called ‘V For Vendetta’. The film caught the essence of the plot and centred on some of the leading characters in the plot. The punishment for the conspirators was to be hanged, drawn and quartered – in other words killed for the crime of Treason.Guy Fawkes, the man behind this event however was hailed by his supporters as a man with a vision and how his idea of defeating the government never died although the man himself passed away.The plot itself is remembered by its day, the 5th of November, the starting lines of the “Remember, Remember the 5th of November…” poem.

Guy Fawkes Day Customs and Activities

The celebration for this event generally occurs in the form of fireworks and festivities. It’s also customary to light a bonfire as part of the festivities. Other commonwealth countries also celebrate this festival includeing Canadar and South Africa. Australia also sometimes commemorates this day.

Because of a ban on fireworks, Barbuda and Antigua no longer celebrate Guy Fawkes Day. The Canadian states of Labrador and Newfoundland often put on the most elaborate Guy Fawkes Day celebrations. The night is often abuzz with the smell of fire and smoke at night.It is in England however that the festivities are at the grandest. It’s not unusual to see people on the street celebrating, and large fireworks displays put on to mark the event. Despite the event occuring over 400 years ago, the event is still celebrated today.

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